Coker Rallies Past UNC Pembroke in Five
The Coker women's volleyball team defeated UNC Pembroke in five sets 3-2 on Wednesday night.
| Final | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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UNC Pembroke
5-16
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22 | 17 | 25 | 25 | 8 | 2 |
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Coker
6-18
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25 | 25 | 15 | 22 | 15 | 3 |
HARTSVILLE, S.C. – In a thrilling five set match, the Cobra women's volleyball team defeated the Braves of UNC Pembroke 3-2 on Wednesday night.
Coker took an early 2-0 lead with 25-22 and 25-17 wins in the first two sets. Pembroke was not ready to go quietly into the night as they scored 15 straight points to win the third set 25-15, followed by a 25-22 win in the fourth set, forcing a decisive fifth set. Coker stepped up in the fifth and took home the match with a 15-8 victory.
April Griggs and Taylor Willis were the kill leaders with 13 apiece, while Catie Truzzolino added eight kills. Brittany Bass had a match high 27 digs, with Mindy Morris digging up 18 and Samantha Celek handed out 47 assists.
The Cobras will return to the court for a pair of Conference Carolinas matches this weekend at home. The first will be at 7 p.m. on Friday against Mount Olive and the second at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday against Barton.
McDonald's Player of the Game- April Griggs
Team Stats
UNC Pembroke
| Game Statistics | UNC Pembroke | Coker |
|---|---|---|
| Hitting % | .108 | .150 |
| Blocks | 5.0 | 6.0 |
| Digs | 73 | 82 |
| Aces | 7 | 12 |